Bell Flight

10/14/2026

: Bell has announced significant progress today with the MV-75 Cheyenne test aircraft build. The completion of the nacelles along with the start of gearbox testing and software integration marks significant milestones for the MV-75 test aircraft and moves Bell and Team Cheyenne closer to completing the build and beginning flight tests.

Read the full article: https://news.bellflight.com/en-US/273339-bell-completes-critical-structures-and-initiates-gearbox-testing-for-the-mv-75-cheyenne/

Bell Textron Inc. announced significant progress with the MV-75 Cheyenne test aircraft build.

10/12/2026

Supporting the warfighter means equipping them with platforms built for decisive advantage.

The MV‑75 Cheyenne represents the U.S. Army's next step in long‑range assault capability, delivering transformational speed and reach for U.S. warfighters. The Bell 407M supports allied and partner nations with adaptable, multi‑mission flexibility.

See how Bell is advancing capability for warfighters around the world at Association of the United States Army - AUSA National 2026 this week.

10/10/2026

The MV-75 Cheyenne is redefining what U.S. Army modernization looks like. Purpose-built for today's fight, the MV-75 delivers twice the speed and range needed to expand operational reach and gives commanders options the current fleet can’t match.

See it on display October 12-14 at Association of the United States Army - AUSA National 2026, booth #2425.

10/09/2026

Marrakech Airshow 2026: Bell is pleased to announce AVIARAIL as a new Bell authorized independent sales representative for its commercial aircraft portfolio, strengthening its strategic network with new and current Bell operators in Morocco.

“Bell is excited to welcome our new relationship with AVIARAIL,” said Tim Evans, managing director, Middle East and Africa, Bell. “We believe they deliver the sales expertise required to further Bell’s reach and bring our advanced aircraft solutions to emerging markets.”

During Marrakech Air Show 2026, Bell designates AVIARAIL, a Moroccan aerospace and defense company, as its new sales representative in Morocco

10/08/2026

Bell is honored to have been invited by the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Resources - Republic of Korea ( 산업통상부) and Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), to visit South Korea to pursue cooperation with domestic companies specializing in aerospace materials, components, and equipment.

A Bell Textron representative said, “Korean companies’ precision machining technology, quality control, and delivery reliability are competitive even on the global stage. We look forward to discovering excellent partners for long-term cooperation in the growing aerospace market.”

Read the full article:

The procurement team of Bell Textron, a global aerospace company renowned for the U.S. Marine Corps' main attack helicopter "Cobra," visited South Kor

10/06/2026

: As anticipation builds, Bell is highlighting its Special Missions Aircraft (SMA), which integrates the strength of its proven commercial platforms with advanced military systems to meet today’s para‑public and para‑military mission demands.

Following the U.S. Department of State approval of a potential Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Iraq, the announcement reflects sustained global interest in proven, mission-ready multi-role rotary-wing platforms, reinforcing Bell’s commitment to supporting regional security and advancing operational capability for partners worldwide.

Learn more next week at Association of the United States Army - AUSA National booth #2425: https://news.bellflight.com/en-US/272981-ausa-2026-bell-highlights-407m-following-recent-iraq-fms-approval/

10/02/2026

Thank you to J.P. Morgan for including us in its Aerospace, Defense & Government Executive Luncheon at The Fort Worth Club on Thursday. Our own Shannon Massey, VP of Assembly Operations, participated in a panel to highlight the value of supply chain partners to scale and meet the challenge of increased demand in the defense sector.

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

Equipped with state-of-the-art avionics and advanced weapons systems, the Bell 407M stands ready to meet a broad range of missions on the battlefield, even in the harshest of operational environments.

Learn more about the Bell 407M and get an up close look in booth #2425 Hall B at Association of the United States Army - AUSA National, October 12-14.

10/01/2026

The Bell UH-1Y and AH-1Z are known by many names: Venom and Viper, Yankee and Zulu, or, more commonly, the H-1 family. Their roles differ, but beneath the surface they share an impressive 85% commonality, creating a powerful, resilient, and efficient one-model ecosystem.

Read the full article to learn how commonality plays an important role in strengthening combat power: https://news.bellflight.com/en-US/272720-bell-ah1z-amp-uh1y-a-one-model-ecosystem-to-optimize-commonality/

In appearance, purpose and capability, they may seem like two very different aircraft. Beneath the surface; however, they are closely related.